Whether planning a new build or a refurbishment, addressing accessibility at the feasibility stage informs the design process, helps avoid delays in Planning and Building Regulations approval, and prevents unforeseen costs. Our team of Access Consultants works with you at every stage, from concept through completion, providing expert guidance on all aspects of accessibility.

Direct Access delivers a comprehensive accessibility consultancy service that combines community engagement, legislative compliance, inclusive design, and sustainable development. By going beyond local legal requirements, we help site owners create environments that meet global best-practice standards, offering long-term value and usability for everyone.

Our extensive expertise spans planning, building control, and disability legislation in any country, providing services such as:

• Access Audits of existing buildings, pre- or post-refurbishment

• Access Appraisals of new-build architectural plans and elevations

• Access Statements at every stage, including planning, building control, construction, and occupation

Focusing on the highest national and international standards of accessibility, our team delivers innovative, industry-leading consultancy that supports smarter, more efficient development. Globally, we integrate LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) standards to ensure projects are accessible, sustainable, and inclusive, leaving a lasting legacy for both our partners and the communities they serve.